Things to do in Barcelona
Dali Museum Barcelona40 optionsBarcelona City Tour10 optionsDay Trips from Barcelona7 optionsFlamenco Performance16 optionsBarcelona Bus Tour5 optionsBarcelona Bike Tour31 optionsBarcelona Airport Taxi19 optionsBarcelona Boat Tour56 optionsLa Pedrera Tours64 optionsBarcelona Wine Tour58 optionsBarcelona Cathedral Tours53 optionsBarcelona Segway Tour12 options
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Barcelona: Private Sunset Sailing & Open Bar from Port OlímpicYou board at Port Olímpic with a private skipper, sail past Barceloneta Beach and Montjuïc with an open bar of cava, wine and beer included, and return after an hour. A swim stop happens if conditions allow, and the boat is yours alone — no strangers, no schedule pressure, just the coastline and whatever you bring to it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Barcelona from the sea without spending half a day on the water or arranging transport, drinks and entertainment separately — the private boat and open bar handle all three in one hour.
Montserrat & Sitges tour: Monastery, hike & coast from BarcelonaA 9-hour guided tour from Barcelona combines Montserrat Monastery—a Benedictine sanctuary set against dramatic mountain peaks—with an easy walk through Mediterranean vegetation and native wildlife, followed by a coastal stop in Sitges to explore modernist architecture and the Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla church. Small groups of up to 8 travelers travel by air-conditioned minivan with a live guide in English or Spanish, and the tour includes basilica and atrium entry fees plus transport from central Barcelona.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see two distinct landscapes—mountain monastery and Mediterranean coast—in a single day without driving yourself or piecing together separate bookings. The small group size and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together without anyone building it, and the 9-hour span fits both Montserrat's spiritual heart and Sitges' promenade into one departure from Barcelona.
Barcelona: Private Photoshoot Tour & Instagram SpotsYou’ll wander Barcelona’s quiet morning streets with a local photographer who knows every angle in the Gothic Quarter, El Born, Ciutadella Park, and Arc de Triomf. Expect relaxed portraits (not stiff poses), stories from your guide, and digital photos included after your session. It’s more personal than you’d think — and maybe you’ll even laugh at yourself along the way.
Barcelona: Make Espadrilles Workshop & Cava with ArtisansYou’ll step into a real Barcelona espadrilles workshop, meet local artisans who guide you through every stitch (even if you’re all thumbs), pick your own colors and style, sip cava as you work, and finally walk out wearing something you actually made yourself. It’s hands-on, relaxed, sometimes messy — but that’s what makes it stick with you long after you leave.
Barcelona: Sagrada Familia & Montjuïc with Pickup & Skip-the-LineYou get picked up from your hotel or cruise ship, driven to Montjuïc for city views, walked through El Born's medieval streets and past the Picasso Museum, shown Gaudí's architectural trio on Passeig de Gràcia, and delivered to Sagrada Familia with optional skip-the-line access or dropped at your final destination with your luggage in tow.Is it for me?Right for cruise passengers or hotel guests in Barcelona with limited time who want the main sights without arranging transport or navigating on their own. The small-group format and included luggage handling make it practical if you're traveling with bags and need to return to your ship or hotel by a set time.
Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class with Las Ramblas ViewsYou’ll join a small group high above Las Ramblas for a hands-on paella cooking class led by a local chef. Taste your way through Spanish classics—soup, tortilla, paella—and end with Catalan cream and unlimited Rioja wine. Expect laughter, new friends, and views you’ll remember long after dinner ends.
Barcelona: Gaudí Walking Tour & Sagrada Familia EntryYou’ll follow a local guide through Barcelona’s most iconic Gaudí sites — from Plaça Reial’s lamp posts to Palau Güell’s mosaics and Passeig de Gràcia’s wild facades. The day ends inside Sagrada Familia, where sunlight pours through stained glass above you. Expect real stories, easy metro rides between stops, and plenty of small surprises along the way.
Barcelona: Ceramic Planter Workshop & Hand-Building ClassYou hand-build a ceramic planter under guidance from professional artisans, learning clay techniques and decoration methods as you work. The studio provides all tools, clay, and kiln firing. If you're leaving Barcelona soon, you can take home a finished planter immediately or arrange shipping for the one you made.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to leave Barcelona with something they made themselves rather than bought. The two-week drying time is what makes the kiln firing possible, so if you're only in the city for a few days, the option to take home a finished planter instead keeps the experience from feeling incomplete.
Barcelona: Private Food Tour with Tapas, Paella & Market WalkYou’ll wander Barcelona’s lively markets with a local guide, taste tapas and Catalan pastries in El Born, then share paella by the sea in Barceloneta—all at your own pace. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and real stories along the way. It’s less like a tour and more like spending a day as part of Barcelona’s daily life.
Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Small Group Tour with PickupYou’ll get picked up at your hotel by a local guide before skipping the line straight into Sagrada Familia for an intimate small group tour. Expect personal stories about Gaudí, time to take in the colors and light inside, and space to notice details you’d probably miss alone. It’s less about rushing through and more about feeling what makes this place so strange—and kind of beautiful.
Barcelona: Flamenco Show, Tapas & Guitar Museum at Casa SorsYou arrive at Casa Sors, a historic family house, and spend your evening meters from award-winning flamenco dancers and guitarists. The Guitar Museum opens first, then the live performance, then tapas and a cocktail of your choice. Reserved seating, all fees included, no queues — just an intimate night of Spanish music and craft in the heart of Barcelona.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to experience flamenco in an intimate setting rather than a large commercial venue, and you're comfortable with a seated evening of music and food. The small capacity and close seating are what make the connection with the performers possible.
Barcelona bike tour in French: 3-hour route off the beaten trackA 3-hour bicycle tour of Barcelona conducted entirely in French, staying off main streets through parks, bike lanes and the waterfront while exploring the city's cultural, historical and political layers. Groups stay under 12 riders; children from age 4 ride on specialized bikes, tricycles or in seats. The guide offers context on the 1992 Olympics, the 1714 siege memorialized at El Born, and the ongoing tensions that shape modern Barcelona.Is it for me?Book this if you speak French and want commentary on Barcelona's history and politics beyond standard sightseeing—the guide's critical perspective on the city's tensions and contrasts only works in French.
Barcelona Highlights Tour: Private Car, Sagrada Família & PickupYou’ll glide through Barcelona in a private car with hotel or port pickup, pausing at Sagrada Família, Passeig de Gràcia’s modernist wonders, Montjuïc Castle and more. Your local driver handles all logistics while you wander at your own pace—no group schedules or bus stress. Expect moments of quiet awe mixed with city energy and small surprises you’ll remember long after.
Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Afternoon Tour & Skip-the-Line AccessYou arrive at Plaça de Gaudí, skip the entry line, and spend the afternoon inside Sagrada Familia with a local guide and five other people max. You get the stories and symbolism explained, then free time to wander and absorb the space in afternoon light. The whole experience avoids the morning crush and gets you in front of one of Barcelona's most photographed buildings when it actually looks its best.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Sagrada Familia without spending your morning in the entry queue and with someone who actually knows the building — the small group and afternoon timing are what make the light and the quiet possible.
Barcelona: Private Boat Tour with Cava & SnacksYou’ll sail along Barcelona’s coast on a private boat with cava in hand, snacks within reach, and a local skipper guiding you past Montjuïc and Port Vell. The skyline feels close yet distant as you share laughter, music, and maybe even a quick swim if you’re brave. It’s an experience that lingers long after you’re back on land.
Barcelona: Gaudí Houses Tour & Fast-Track EntryYou visit three of Gaudí's most famous Barcelona houses in a single morning with guaranteed fast-track entry to each one. The tour includes a professional guide who explains the symbolism and history as you move through Casa Vicens's garden and main floors, La Pedrera's rooftop and tenant's apartment, and Casa Batlló's noble floor and back patio. All admission fees are included, and the whole experience takes three hours.Is it for me?This works best if you want to see Gaudí's major houses in one morning without arranging separate tickets or waiting in lines—the guide handles the timing and access, which is what makes three different buildings fit into three hours.
Barcelona Segway Tour: Gothic Quarter & Port OlímpicYou ride a Segway or e-bike through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, past the Arc de Triomf and into Ciutadella Park, then down to the Port Olímpic beaches—all with a guide who keeps the group to six people and includes water and a helmet. Depending on the option, you're out for two to three hours and back without arranging transport or navigating on foot.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to cover Barcelona's main neighborhoods—old streets, parks, and beaches—in one outing without spending hours on foot or figuring out transport between stops. The small group size and fixed route mean you see what matters without the noise of a larger tour.
Barcelona Street Art Tour: Artist Studios & Gallery AccessYou walk through El Raval and the Gothic Quarter with a working artist or art historian, learning to read the city's graffiti and street art as a living scene rather than decoration. The tour includes entry to an urban gallery and a private studio visit where you meet the artists themselves, all in a small group over three to four hours. No need to arrange your own route or wonder who made what—your guide knows them.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Barcelona's street art as a living scene rather than backdrop, and you'd rather learn from the people making it than from a standard walking tour. The small group size and artist-led format are what make the studio visit and gallery access feel like access, not just another stop.
Priorat wine tasting tour from Barcelona: 3 wineriesA full-day wine tour in Priorat departing from Barcelona with hotel pickup, visiting three small family wineries, tasting aged Monlleó wine and 100+-year-old Carignan vines, and enjoying a three-course lunch with wine pairing. The guide is a local sommelier who speaks English or Spanish, and the route covers the Porrera valley's best producers in a single day.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you follow the commentary in your own language—no translation lag, no missing the details about aging or terroir that make the tasting land. If you speak one of those languages, you get the full sommelier experience; if you don't, this tour isn't the fit for you.
Poble Sec Food Tour Barcelona: 10+ Tastings & Local WineYou walk through Poble Sec and Sant Antoni with a local guide, stopping at three restaurants—a Cádiz tavern, a lively terrace spot, and a chef-run kitchen—tasting 10 to 12 small dishes and three drinks along the way. Dietary needs can be accommodated with a note at booking. The group stays at 8 people maximum, and the whole evening moves at a neighborhood pace, not a tourist one.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to eat like a Barcelona resident rather than a tourist, and who'd rather skip the famous spots for three intimate neighborhood restaurants where locals actually go. Plan for an evening of walking and standing—that's what keeps you moving between three different kitchens and gives you the real pace of the neighborhood.
